Best Add Thyme For Whipped Potatoes Recipes

Add Thyme for Whipped Potatoes image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 stick butter
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into equal-size chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the half-and-half, garlic, thyme, and butter and heat until the butter is melted. Allow to sit over very low heat to infuse the flavors and keep hot.
In a large pot, add the potatoes, cover with water and generously season with salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill over a serving bowl. If you don't have a food mill, you can hand mash or use a hand mixer, but be sure to not over-whip if using an electric hand mixer or the potatoes will get gummy.
Pour the hot infused half-and-half mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the potatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine and season with a little salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Eat and enjoy!
TIPS:
Serve the potatoes in a warm serving vessel to help keep them hot.
Keep the butter wrapper to cover the top of the whipped potatoes, butter side down, to keep them moist if they are not being served immediately.

Garlic-Thyme Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 55m

Yield Serves 8 to 10; makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for serving
3 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large pot with 2 tablespoons salt and garlic. Add water to cover by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender and can be pierced easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes and garlic in a colander. Return to pot and cook over medium, stirring frequently, until pale, dry, and a film begins to form on bottom of pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Working in batches, press through a ricer into a large bowl, or mash directly in pot with a potato masher. Cover to keep warm.
In a small saucepan, combine milk, butter, and thyme. Cook over medium until butter melts and milk is steaming. Discard thyme, then stir milk mixture into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, top with a pat of butter and more pepper, and serve.